Sweet Gum Tree
Liquidambar styraciflua
A majestic shade tree with star-shaped leaves and brilliant fall color.
- Plant Type
- Shade Trees
- Width
- 40-50 Ft.
- Height
- 60-80 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 1
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Liquidambar styraciflua, the American sweetgum, is a large deciduous tree known for its symmetrical, pyramidal habit that matures into a rounded crown. It features glossy, star-shaped leaves that turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple in autumn. The tree produces distinctive spiky, spherical fruit known as gumballs. It thrives in moist, acidic soils and full sun, making it an excellent choice for large landscapes, parks, and as a reliable shade provider.